• Categories: Trolley Tours, Water Cruises

Enjoy our most popular tour and see Starved Rock from the water! You can really see how big the ROCK is when you see it from this perspective. Plus, you’ll see the wildlife living on Plum Island (egrets, cranes, migratory birds such as pelicans and more). Tour includes a hot lunch in our rustic Dining Room, a historic trolley ride and a leisurely 50-minute Illinois River cruise on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddlewheel boat.  There Read More

• Venue: Starved Rock Lobby (Depart from)

 Guided hikes with lunch are offered by Starved Rock Lodge on Saturdays and Sundays from April through November. Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. In our opinion, this is the BEST way to see Starved Rock State Park! Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a souvenir  “Starved Rock” backpack. Our friendly guides from Starved Rock Lodge will share their knowledge of Starved Rock Read More

• Venue: Great Hall (departs from)
• Categories: Trolley Tours, Water Cruises

This tour includes a historical trolley ride, hot lunch at Starved Rock Lodge and a leisurely 1-hour Illinois River cruise on the “Belle of the Rock” and authentic paddle wheel boat. See “the Rock” from the river — it’s the best way to see this National Historic Landmark! Plus, you’ll get to see the wildlife living along the Mississippi Flyway. Inhabitants of Plum Island include egrets, cranes, migratory birds, beavers, squirrels, fox and more. Tickets Read More

• Categories: Cafe' Event

Join us for a wine tasting in the Cafe every Saturday from 4-5 pm so you can ”try it” before you buy it.  Sample a variety of Starved Rock Wines, made locally and imported from California.  Don’t miss our newest toasting beverage – Starved Rock Bubbly!

• Venue: Fox Ridge
• Categories: Family Events, Lodge

  Every Saturday night June 8 – October 26 There’s no better place to spin a yarn or tell a tall tale than around the campfire! Make time each Saturday night from June 8 through October 26 at 7pm for Storytelling at Fox Ridge. The campfire will be roaring, the popcorn will be popped and the storytellers with be telling their tales – some of them true and some with a little bit of exaggeration peppered Read More

• Categories: Family Events, Lodge, Outdoor Activity

Art in the Park is a collection of over 30 pieces of art (mostly woodcarvings and several bronze sculptures) at Starved Rock Lodge and State Park. We just added a NEW, 12′ totem of manufactured steel by sculptor Michael Jones. Click HERE to see more about that! The new steel totem is located in front of the Hotel entrance. Self-guided tours take about 30-minutes. A brochure, with a map of the “Art in the Park” collection, Read More

• Categories: Trolley Tours

Price: $12.00 per adult/$10.00 senior/$8.00 children under 10 There are two tours: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm & 1:30 pm-3:00 pm. (Due to the Burgoo Festival in Utica, there will be NO Historic Trolley Tours on Sunday, October 13, 2013). Board a trolley outside of the Great Hall area of the Lodge. Enjoy a historic trolley ride with stops at the Starved Rock State Park Visitor Center where you will see a short video of the area. Read More

• Categories: Main Dinning Room Event

Sunday Brunch at Starved Rock Lodge is a fan favorite!  Reservations are required. $15.95 per person. Half price for children 10 and under. Children under age 3 are free. Call our Hostess at (815) 220-7321 for reservations.

• Venue: Starved Rock Lobby (Depart from)

 Guided hikes with lunch are offered by Starved Rock Lodge on Saturdays and Sundays from April through November. Join us for a guided hike from the Lodge to LaSalle and Tonti Canyons. In our opinion, this is the BEST way to see Starved Rock State Park! Participants meet in the Hotel Lobby to pick up a lunch and a souvenir  “Starved Rock” backpack. Our friendly guides from Starved Rock Lodge will share their knowledge of Starved Rock Read More

• Categories: Family Events, Outdoor Activity

Join us on Sunday June 16, 2013 under the Pines at Fox Ridge for a Drum Circle with Dave Peterson. This moving event begins at 3pm. If you’ve never been to a drum circle, just come and watch. Before you know it, you’ll want to join in the fun. You’ll enjoy the musical talent of local musician Dave Peterson and friends as they lead an outdoor drum circle surrounded by the beauty of nature at Starved Read More